Dogs are love sponges when it comes to physical affection, but there is one point where they draw the line: hugging. A dog fact you probably don’t know is that being wrapped in a warm embrace can make ...

Why Do Dogs Like to Steal Your Spot When You Get Up? originally appeared on Parade Pets. As a dog trainer and behavior consultant, I've seen my fair share of dog behaviors that confuse, frustrate or ...

Anyone who has a dog as a pet knows that sometimes when they're fast asleep on the couch or plopped right next to you, they move and even kick their legs like they're running. It's made us wonder ...

A brand-new July 2025 study published in Scientific Reports just confirmed what many dog parents already suspected: your dog isn’t just watching TV—they have favorite shows, and their personality ...

New research suggests some dogs treat their favorite ball or stuffed animal like a person who is addicted to gambling or ...

What role do dogs play in today’s world? For many, they are more than just pets. New findings from the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University show that whether seen as friends, family ...

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced. Credit...Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for The New York Times Supported by ...

Sometimes, however, the reasons dogs and cats seem to be seeing ghosts might be rather mundane.